Technical Officer, Electrical Power Measurements

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The role

We are looking for a Technical Officer, Electrical Power Measurements to support our Metrology Research Centre. The Technical Officer would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity. 

The Technical Officer provides technical (electrical, electronic, computer, mechanical, organizational, logistical and other) support, and systems oversight in the day-to-day operations of the laboratory.  If successful, you will be part of the Electrical Power Measurement (EPM) team.  Work with the EPM team will involve the testing and calibration of power measuring equipment. The position offers the opportunity to support key technical activities in the EPM facility to underpin Canada’s national measurement system. These activities include provision of world-class high-accuracy high voltage, high current and electrical power and energy calibration services to clients in Canada and North America, maintaining Canada’s measurement standards for high voltage, high current and electrical power and energy, and research activities in the EPM facility. 

Screening criteria

Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:

Education

A University degree in Engineering or a Technical College Diploma in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or a similar field.

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

Experience

• Significant experience working safely with high voltage and high current lab equipment;
• Significant experience performing high voltage, high current and electrical power measurements;
• Significant experience setting up measurement circuits including these instruments that produce reliable results and are immune to external influences;
• Experience performing high accuracy electrical calibrations under an ISO/IEC 17025 quality system;
• Experience in the practical use and operation of high accuracy electrical calibration equipment, high voltage, high current and electrical power equipment, such as current comparators, current comparator-based bridges, high accuracy AC and DC voltage standards, high precision resistors, high accuracy voltmeters and digitizers, high accuracy AC current sources and high precision capacitors, resistors and capacitance bridges, power meters;
• Experience in electronics including design and troubleshooting, and maintenance of lab electrical equipment, and;
• Experience automating measurement systems and data acquisition using LabView and Python. 

Condition of employment

Reliability Status

For a Reliability Status, verification of background information over a period of 5 years is required.

Language requirements

English

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Assessment criteria

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

Technical competencies

• Knowledge of high voltages, high current and electrical power measurements;
• Knowledge of calibration techniques of high voltage capacitors, dividers and potential transformers;
• Knowledge of workplace electrical safety;
• Knowledge of basic electrical instrumentation and measurement concepts;
• Knowledge of basic electrical circuit and power theory;
• Knowledge of laboratory operation under an ISO 17025 quality system;
• The ability to analyze data, write reports, develop procedures and perform quality system audits, and;
• Ability to work with clients to develop and execute test plans for high voltage and high current instruments both at our laboratory and at client’s sites.

Behavioural competencies

Competency Profile(s)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile: Research Technician/Technologist

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Compensation

From $66,126 to $91,012 per annum. 

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including a robust pension plan, comprehensive health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, office closure at the end of December, and additional supports to enhance your well-being throughout your career and beyond.

Notes

• In 2025, the NRC was chosen as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, a National Capital Region Top Employer and Forbes Canada’s Best Employer.
• Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.
• A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.
• Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
• The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
• We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.